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Holly K.


Douglassville, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My childcare experience began when working for Bayada nurses with special needs children. From there I worked with one family for 8 years caring for 4 children. After that, I worked for 1. 5 years as a paraeducator for BCIU. I took a few years off to raise my girls, ages 5 and 7, and now am. working part time as a preschool...
Holly can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holly was great and my kids really enjoyed her! She has a great attention to details approach and was very engaged with the kids. Highly recommended!"

Jenn S.

I've worked many care jobs for all types of individuals since the day I turned 18! Tons of experience and love the work I do.
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Andrea M.


Birdsboro, PA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience in the Reading Hospital Emergency Department. I have experience dealing with both acute and intermediate related medical emergencies as well as working as a team in a fast over worked environment.
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Candy B.


Douglassville, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Summer Care, Special Needs, Short Notice Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Lifetime of caregiver experience, preschool and home-school teacher, full-time nanny, bus driver, pediatric home health aid, in-home child care center. I have a love for people, and enjoy experiencing life with others. It would be my joy to meet and see if I may bless your family's needs.
Candy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Emma E.


Fleetwood, PA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Responsible, And Experienced.

I have been working professionally with children for the past three years at a local day care and at my church. I have worked with children with various special needs including autism, speech and learning delays, and physical disabilities. My experiences range working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Working with...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Grace R.


Kutztown, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Grace. I am 26 years old and have always been great with kids! Growing up as the middle child of 11 my childhood was spent learning the proper way to provide a safe and stable environment for the younger children. Since then, I have nannied/cared for a variety of kids. I went from caring for my special needs...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace R.


Kutztown, PA

$15-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hey! My name is Grace. I dont have much in the way of professional experience. However I come from a huge family where I helped to take care a multitude of disorders as well as encountering some through my career as being a nanny. This ranges from autism and schizophrenia to ADHD and depression. I am able to do errands and light...
Hi! I'm Madison and I am a certified elementary school teacher. I do currently teach, and I am looking for summer work. I have been working in childcare/education for 6 years. I have worked at summer programs, in daycare/preschool (infant-4yo), and have taught both Kindergarten and 4th grade. I have many certifications including...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Hannah H.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter For Special Needs Children

hello, I have worked with a special needs kid before, who has autism. This coming year I will be attending ctc for advanced health care, I have taken psychology class, medical terminology, and child care and development.
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Emily S.


Mohnton, PA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Emily and I have worked with kids for about two years in a daycare/preschool. I have experience with special needs and kids from 2 months - 13 years old. I can cook and I am very creative and artistic also love the outdoors! I am willing to help children of any age range. I am the oldest sibling and I strive to be a...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alisha M.


Ephrata, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Reliable Caregiver

I worked on a dementia unit for 4 years, in a home for adults with special needs, and a personal care home.
Alisha can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jodie M.


Denver, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a mother to three adult children. I have worked with special needs children in the local school district. I also spent 4 years working as a family based therapist and currently work as a school based outpatient therapist and am an LPC.
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hakhakhi M.


Mertztown, PA

$14-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Patient Special Needs Caregiver

Hi, my name is Hakhakhi, and I have a passion for caring for individuals with special needs. While I don't have formal qualifications, I have hands-on experience providing support, patience, and companionship. I was raised by a deaf father and cared for my brother's child, who is both autistic and deaf. This experience deepened...
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Olivia Q.


Ephrata, PA

$13-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I'm Olivia, my whole life has revolved around special needs as both my sister and my father have been deaf, legally blind since birth, as well as being on the Austin Spectrum. This is nothing new to me and I find uniqueness a great gift to be celebrated not discouraged or looked down upon. I hope to meet your loved ones. :)
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Vivica L.


Morgantown, PA

$23-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, intelligent, and mature. I like working with kids because they keep me on my toes and can always find a silver lining. I started working with kids when I was a junior in high school. In my spare time, I like to read and play with my dog. One thing you should know about me is that...
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Lauren O.


Boyertown, PA

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Personal And Professional Experience

Hello! My whole life I have been around someone with special needs, whether it be my uncle or my sister who was born when I was 2 years old. My childhood was spent around feeding tubes, g tubes, speech therapy, food therapy, plenty of doctors appointments and hospital visits. I grew up being a proud sister and niece! My sister...
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Candy B.


Douglassville, PA

$22-29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible, Reliable!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

God has blessed me with a love for people, to care, encourage and share experiences with them. I would be honored to meet your family member that needs to be cared for to see how our lives may bless each other! Available as a summer childcare or special needs caregiver, respite, driver, companion.
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Jennifer S.


Stevens, PA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have been babysitting since I was a teenager. I also work in an autistic classroom 5 days a week. I am CPR certified and also first aid and CPI. I would love to help someone in need. I also have two children of my own, one of whom was on a feeding tube.
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Lauren O.


Boyertown, PA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, Caring Professional Nanny!

Hello and thank you for checking out my profile! I have 12 years of experience with newborns all the way up to school age (12 yrs). I am experienced in special needs children and adults. I also have experience with being a House Manager along with also being a Nanny. I also was part time as a Direct Care Habilitation worker. I...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Roslin R.


Alburtis, PA

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Sitter, Also Offering Music And Art Lessons!

I like working with kids because they're cool! I enjoy being able to pass on whatever knowledge I can. I want to help the next generation become the best version of themselves, whether it's through academia, developing new skills, or just by being there to listen. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible. Please let me know...

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